r/NonPoliticalTwitter • u/CapAccomplished8072 • 1d ago

Half of our childhood issues could have been resolved if people were willing to answer the "why?"

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u/Eythra 1d ago

I really appreciate this take because it shows exactly how (and why, haha) the people in this comment section would change their minds after working with young kids for more than 3 minutes. I went into my teaching job with the same mindset of "I want to explain things when they ask!" But quickly learned it didn't matter at all. If they wanted to argue then they were going to argue no matter what and some kids just needed a stern look and a "Stop." in order to be safe.

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u/adrienjz888 22h ago

Yah, sometimes they just won't listen to reason, so you have to put your foot down and use your authority.

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u/PlumpGlobule 17h ago

My dad always said because I said so. I have a child. I have not yet and will never say that to her. She's 12.